goad - noun

a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

goad - verb

• give heart or courage to
• urge with or as if with a goad
• stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
• goad or provoke,as by constant criticism

goad - thesaurus

goading   needle   prick   prod   prodding   spur   spurring   urging